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  • July 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Ramsey
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 26, 2012
Clock dedication a timely tribute

The late Carroll Ramsey turned back the hands of time on one historic landmark.

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School board members praised Al Weidner’s efforts in reducing the amount drawn from the general fund from $13 million, down to $1.2 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2012
Sarasota school revenues fall

County schools will endure a fifth consecutive year of budget cuts if the tentative budget is adopted Sept. 11. But, the skid could be approaching its end.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2012
Dent, Thaxton attack each other's party loyalty and track record

The doe milling around the ninth green at Laurel Oak Country Club created a peaceful contrast to the heated debate inside the nearby clubhouse, as two candidates for Sarasota Supervisor of Elections quarreled three weeks before they will meet for the primary election.

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The late Gay Lewis led the dental team at last year's event. This year's Day of Hope is dedicated to her memory. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 26, 2012
Outreach program offers hope

Fourth annual Day of Hope event prepares Sarasota's homeless and at-risk youth for the new school year.

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This home at 3936 Shell Road has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,541 square feet of living area. It sold for $450,000. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 26, 2012
White Beach Fruit Co. home sells for $2.1 million

A home in White Beach Fruit Co. tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

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This home at 1842 Morris St. has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,432 square feet of living area. It sold for $940,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 26, 2012
Two-bedroom Casey Key home sells for $1,175,000

A home on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Erica Martinez and Edith Dean
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 26, 2012
Tennis league puts the 'net' in networking

Each Monday morning and evening, on public courts around Sarasota, members of the Women of Wonder doubles tennis league can be found honing their skills in the spirit of friendly competition.

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Heather Johnson took this photo of the John Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Heather Johnson took this photo of the John Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.

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  • By John Ewing
  • July 25, 2012
Earthdance: an art, music and energy festival for world peace

Earthdance: an art, music and energy festival for world peace

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Jewel (Syreeta Banks) and the ladies of the house
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'

Venice has a whorehouse in it! 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' opened Wednesday, July 25 at Venice Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Brad Wages, this show might lack clothing, but it's never skimping on charm. Make sure to catch Miss Mona Stangley's girls before they get run out of Texas - the show runs through Aug. 5. Tickets are $25 for adults; $13 for students. For more information call 488-1115 or visit venicestage.com.

  • Arts + Culture
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 25, 2012
July 25: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Ruth Beck and Joan Levenson have some laughs, Wednesday, July 25, prior to the beginning of the AJC event at Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC's 2012 Summer Lunch & Learn

The American Jewish Committee held their second Summer Lunch & Learn of the series, Wednesday, July 25, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Jason Isaacson, Director of Government & International Affairs, spoke to a sold out crowd of 140 people. The discussion for the afternoon was 'Is Peace Possible - Growing Challenges to a Two-State Israeli-Palestinian Solution in the Region's Shifting Political and Strategic Landscape'.

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